Monarchs of minstrelsy, from "Daddy" Rice to dateRice, Edw. Le Roy (Edward Le Roy)
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Monarchs of minstrelsy, from "Daddy" Rice to date
Rice, Edw. Le Roy (Edward Le Roy)
Actors -- United States; Minstrel shows
Haines and Vidocq formed a partnership in 1884, and continued three
years, after which Mr. Haines was one of the “American Four” for two
seasons. In 1889 he again joined Vidocq, and were together two years.
In 1891 he formed an alliance with Joe. Pettergill, and as Haines and
Pettergill they played all the principal vaudeville houses for seven
seasons. The famous “Pool Room” act performed by this duo, was one of
the funniest skits ever seen.
Mr. Haines again rejoined Vidocq, and continued with him until 1904,
after which he performed a black-face monologue for several seasons
with flattering success.
About a year ago Haines and Vidocq for the fourth time united, and are
at present together.
Nat. Haines is unique in his particular line; always original and
spontaneously funny.
He was the first performer that conceived the idea of “planting” a
hatchet in the head; since extensively copied.
Nat Haines was born in New York City, June 16, 1861.
TOM MARTIN, a well-known black-face performer, entered the profession
at an early age, and at various times had as partners Johnny Ray and
Tom Lewis.
He had been stage manager at Pastor’s Theatre in New York about five
years prior to his death. His last appearance was made there.
He was born in Boston, Mass., in 1861; he died in Brooklyn, N. Y., July
3, 1901.
JOHN E. KELLERD, one of our leading actors, played “Uncle Tom” at the
Academy of Music, New York City, for several weeks, commencing March
18, 1901.
Mr. Kellerd was born in London, England, May 14, 1861.
LARRY DOOLEY was a genuine comedian, and although he looked funny
because of his excessive avoirdupois, he was nevertheless legitimately
humorous.
At the immature age of 17, he enjoyed a local reputation as a song and
dance performer in Galveston, Texas, where he had been for several
years. He first appeared professionally at the Comique, in the above
city, about 1874 with Barry Maxwell.
A few years later he formed an alliance with James Ten Brooke, doing a
black-face act. He continued with the latter a few seasons, and then
formed a partnership with Ed. Sheehan, which lasted a year.
Subsequently he played a long engagement with Carncross’ Minstrels in
Philadelphia; other prominent organizations were Moore and Burgess
in London, England; Primrose and West, and Primrose and Dockstader’s
Minstrels.
About fifteen years ago he created a black-face comedy part with Hallen
and Hart in “The Idea.”
Later he played in white-face with the “Volunteer Organist,” in which
he was equally successful.
About 1898, he rejoined Ten Brooke with Primrose and Dockstader, when
they renewed former successes.
Mr. Dooley was one of the greatest singing comedians in minstrelsy.
Larry Dooley was born in Harrisburg, Tex., January 19, 1861; he died in
Galveston, Tex., July 30, 1904.
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